109 Combined Modality Conference: "Pancreatic Cancer" (101917)

109 Combined Modality Conference: "Pancreatic Cancer" (101917)

The combined modality therapy approach, including the medical, surgical and radiation arms of cancer therapy, providesthe best treatment options for the management of a wide variety of cancer patients with complex problems. This course isdesigned to educate an audience specializing in the care of cancer patients. This conference provides a forum formultimodality interaction that promotes discussion of the most recent clinical research affecting patient care, as well asbringing oncology specialists together to review cases and make recommendations for managing cancer patients.

Target Audience

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: (1) Review the management of a diversified group ofcancer patients through case presentations with pathologic and radiologic review and discussions by medical, radiationand surgical oncologists; (2) Distinguish the importance of the interaction of surgical, medical and radiation modalities inthe treatment of these patients, and (3) Present the most recent advances in cancer therapy and basic cancer researchfrom a clinical and laboratory perspective, with an emphasis on new translational research approaches.